| hardtop25 | -- 05-12-2023 @ 8:02 PM |
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I want to convert my '36 Ford pickup to seal beam. I have stock headlight buckets and outer rings. Which retainer rings will enable this?
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| wmsteed | -- 05-13-2023 @ 8:53 AM |
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Been there done that; There are several ways to convert the '36 headlights from reflector type to sealed beams.. I did that to my '36 in 1952. By trial an error I found that the best way was to convert the headlights was to eliminate the original light switch from the bottom of the steering column. Eliminate the original headlight wiring, rewire with modern wire using a pull type switch mounted to the dash and a relay in the system with a floor mounted dimmer switch located where the floor mounted starter switch was mounted. Use a constant duty solenoid with a dash mounted push button located on the left side of the dash adjacent to the headlight switch. The finished product will result with a trouble free system, excellent headlights and a trouble free starter system. The attached pix shows the location of my starter solenoid mounted on the right side of the firewall. Bill 36 5 win delx cpe
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| wmsteed | -- 05-13-2023 @ 9:06 AM |
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Opps, forgot to make mention that you will need a pair of sealed beam conversion adapters that will bolt within the original buckets. the stock truck trim rings will fit perfectly with the adapters and sealed beam attaching via the original Ford spring clips. The attached pix shows the sealed beam headlights on my '36 with stock buckets and truck trim rings in lieu of passenger car trim rings. Bill 36 5 win delx cpe
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